Posted 3/24/2024, 5:23:57 PM
China Issues New Rules to Phase Out U.S. Chips and Software From Government Computers
- China issuing new guidelines to phase out US-made Intel and AMD chips from government computers
- Aiming to end use of Microsoft Windows and foreign database software on Chinese government devices
- Requiring "safe and reliable" domestic processors, operating systems, and databases for future purchases
- Comes just after US awarded $20B to Intel under CHIPS Act to boost domestic chip production
- Part of China's push for technological self-reliance and reducing reliance on foreign tech firms